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On January 7, 2026, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs published a request for comments on record keeping and reporting requirements regarding the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). VEVRAA requires that federal contractors and subcontractors prevent discrimination against certain classes of veteran and make efforts to find and employ veterans protected under the law. Interested parties have until March 9, 2026 to provide comments to OFC
OFCCP resumes enforcement under Section 503 and VEVRAA, closes pending audits, and proposes significant regulatory changes. Learn what federal contractors need to know.
The OFCCP released a letter urging federal contractors to voluntarily report compliance activities under EO 14173. Learn what it means, what ESA recommends, and get ready for VETS-4212 reporting this August.
